Transformational, Sustainable, and Inclusive Food Systems in West and Central Africa: A dialogue on the Challenges and Solutions

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Abidjan Time) | 13:00 AM - 14:30 PM (Rome Time)

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To eradicate hunger and poverty, food systems must be transformed with nutritional, environmental, and inclusive objectives at the heart of global policy agenda.

As part of the IFAD’s Rural Development Report Policy Dialogue Series, this discussion will focus on challenges and opportunities to transform food systems for inclusive and prosperous rural transformation in West & Central Africa.

Moderator: Ann Turinayo, Country Director West & Central Africa, IFAD.

Opening remarks: Sana Jatta, Regional Director, West & Central Africa, IFAD

Presentation: Romina Cavatassi, Lead Economist, IFAD

Speakers:

• Honorable Madame Clémentine Ananga Messina, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Republic of Cameroon
• Mr. Daniel Udo, Director of Rural Development Federal Ministry Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Mr Arouna Lawani, Executive Board of West Africa network of farmers’ organizations (ROPPA)/President of Network of farmers’ Organizations of Benin
• Dr. Ismael Fofana, Director, Capacity and Deployment at AKADEMIYA2063

Closing remarks: Ibrahima Bamba, Lead Regional Economist, West & Central Africa, IFAD

French to English and English to French translations available